Who said being in an office all day has to be a total drag? Why not amp up your workspace with a dash of vibrancy and life? Everyone can use a little positive energy in the office to put some extra pep in their step. Plus, you need to maintain your physique to stay relevant on Instagram. All of these reasons and more are why you’re here right now to view my ultimate guide to choosing the best office workout equipment.
In this animated guide, I share:
- The Best Office Exercise Equipment
- Workout Equipment Reviews
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| #1) Exerpeutic 900 Bluetooth Under Desk Exercise Bike
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| #2) DeskCycle 2
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| #3) OYO Personal Gym
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| #4) Core Prodigy Python Power Twister
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| #5) iMovR ThermoTread GT
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| #6) Rebel Treadmill 1000
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| #7) Cubii Pro
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| #8) MaxiClimber
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| #9) Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike
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| #10) Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper w/ Resistance Bands
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| Bonus Pick: Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair
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Best Office Workout Equipment Reviews
Are you as excited as I am? There’s a ton of awesome office workout ideas flowing through my mind right now. The options are limitless with the office workout equipment in my Top 10. Which piece of equipment suits you the best? Are you searching for a super low-impact cardio workout that provides a distraction-free experience? Perhaps you want to get shredded and beef up those muscles of yours while you work? No matter your goals, the equipment in this guide has got you covered.
In this section, I share reviews of the pieces of equipment that are making their debut on my site. If you already noticed a piece of equipment that caught your eye in the chart above, be sure to check for a link to the full review. If there’s no link, scroll down to check out the reviews below.
OYO Personal Gym
The OYO personal gym is like having a set of dumbells and more in a small package, just think NASA-approved technology. The OYO gym incorporates NASA SpiraFlex technology that’s been used in space to keep astronauts fit for over a decade. There’s even a NASA study that proved SpiraFlex tech increases lean muscle size and strength as much as free weights.
Another awesome thing about SpiraFlex is its longevity. Compared to steel spring systems, SpiraFlex tech lasts 10X longer (*), meaning the OYO gym won’t give out on you or lose resistance over time. This is one of the greatest features of the product since consistency is key when building lean muscle mass. The last thing you want is an unreliable piece of equipment.
Lastly, the OYO gym folds up neatly and can be stored in your desk drawer along with the resistance FlexPacks. No one will ever know you’ve been sculpting your arms in your office, and when they ask if you go to the gym, tell ’em, “Nah, it’s all-natural.”
- Built with top-grade premium materials that’ll stand the test of time
- Unbeatable convenience and portability
- An excellent piece of office workout equipment for toning
- The workouts are fun and can be addictive
- A wider range of exercises than dumbbells and resistance bands offer
- Senior-friendly and recommended by males over 40
- The max resistance may be too low for you
- Better for toning than serious strength gains (though I’d be fascinated to see a portable gym that delivers barbell-like results)
- You may find the positions of the exercises awkward
- Muscleheads and gym rats will more than likely be underwhelmed
Core Prodigy Python Power Twister
Having said that, the Python Power Twister is awesome and more up my alley than the OYO gym. With this lightweight and compact piece of office workout equipment, you have the ability to shred your chest, serratus, back, low lats, shoulders, and biceps in the comfort of your office. It’s also great for working up a quick pump in case the officemate you’ve been crushing hard on happens to walk by.
The final feature I want to highlight is the internal safety spring in the Python Power Twister. Power twisters are inherently somewhat dangerous in the event that one snaps during use. The built-in safety spring in the Python Power Twister keeps the handles together should the coil snap.
- Super easy to use and store
- Provides a very solid upper-body workout
- Convenient to use while watching TV or riding an exercise bike
- The resistance level is awesome
- A good exercise for relieving stress
- A good workout to wake up when afternoon drowsiness sets in
- Noticeable increase in muscle mass and a more toned appearance
- Good for a quick pump
- The inherent safety risk associated with the twister failing
- May be too hard on the joints and ligaments
- The lowest resistance of 40 lbs might be too high for your liking
- Limited to upper-body work only
MaxiClimber
The advantages of the MaxClimber are it’s amazingly simple to use for everyone, it’s a low-impact total-body cardio workout that burns calories, and the machine itself compacts neatly to store in a closet or tight space. Once you’re ready for a quick vertical climber workout, there’s no assembly required or complicated steps to get moving in a hurry, which is a big reason why I like the MaxiClimber.
It’s also a good option for people who want a harder cardio workout than a piece of under desk exercise equipment provides yet is still easy on the joints. Expect to burn more calories during a MaxiClimber workout than you would during an under-desk cycle or elliptical workout.
- Real weight loss reports
- The frame is sturdy and made with solid materials
- A great full-body toning exercise
- Not cumbersome when used in an office
- Don’t underestimate it, you may be surprised by the intensity of the workout
- Easy to work up a sweat quickly and burn more daily calories
- Easy to assemble out of the box
- You may find that it’s easier to get into a consistent workout routine with the MaxiClimber
- Reported issues with the machine beginning to squeak over time
- Several reports of the rollers giving out
- Complaints about customer service
Xterra Fitness FB150
The FB150 is more than fairly priced and one of the top-rated folding bikes currently on the market. When folded, the footprint is ridiculously small at just 18.1″ x 18.1″, and it weighs just 32 lbs total. As long as you have enough room for it, a folding bike is a good option for burning calories and keeping your leg muscles toned.
- Real weight loss reports
- Burn more calories in less time than you would with an under-desk bike
- A good low-impact cardio workout for seniors
- Very easy to fold up for storage
- Extremely quiet operation, good for office use
- Lightweight and easy to move for most people
- Suitable for tall people
- Mighty sturdy for being so compact
- Hard to beat the price
- It does require some assembly
- Better for casual office use than for a serious exercise bike workout
- It may take some time to get used to it if you’re accustomed to standard upright bikes
- The max resistance may be too low for your liking
Sunny Health and Fitness Mini Stepper
The feature in this machine that stands out is the height-adjustable pedals that allow you to switch between bigger and smaller steps for different workouts and intensity levels. Simply turn the control knob to raise or lower the pedal height for various workouts. The resistance bands are removable, so no need to worry about them getting in the way when you don’t want to use them.
The mini-stepper workout itself is good for targeting your core muscles, glutes, and legs. When combined with the resistance bands, the workout transforms into a total-body toning workout. Overall, this is a worthy piece of office exercise equipment that’s best for people who desire something a bit more strenuous than what a mini-elliptical or mini-bike offers.
- Easy to use, easy to store, and functions properly
- Several impressive weight loss reports
- Quiet enough to use in a shared office space without distracting your coworkers
- The monitor works nicely for tracking time and fitness stats
- A good piece of office workout equipment for reaching your daily step goal
- It’s very sturdy, approved by larger individuals
- Excellent for getting the blood pumping and burning calories
- Super portable at just 14.5 lbs
- Recommended by desk workers
- Several quality control issue reports
- The step length may be too short for your liking
- The workout is not the most exciting of the bunch
- Might not be suitable for people with knee issues
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair
According to the voodoo experts, sitting on an exercise balance ball chair increases focus and awareness through micro-movements and constant stimulation. I think we can all agree that a need to constantly balance your body on autopilot does work wonders for the body, particularly on posture.
What I like the most is that the ball is removable. In essence, you get a rolling chair and an exercise ball holder in one. I like to do core workouts on a yoga ball because of the enhanced back support. It also feels amazing to lay back on a yoga ball and stretch my lower back. With this chair, you can easily remove the ball any time you want to do an office exercise ball workout.
Lastly, the locking caster wheels are a nice touch to keep you in place while you do your micro-balancing thing. Plus, there’s a back support bar for much-needed lumbar support.
- An awesome chair for a bad lumbar
- It just might be the most comfortable office chair you’ve ever used
- It may help to alleviate joint pain due to sitting for long hours
- Lower back pain sufferers are finding relief
- The included exercise chart is quite useful
- Great for stretching and core exercises including oblique work
- It’s not kitty-proof
- The height is not adjustable (this is the greatest drawback outside of the cat problem)
- You might be one of the people who find the chair uncomfortable
- More than a handful of broken part reports
Bottom Line
Well, that was certainly fun. I’m confident that there’s a piece of office workout equipment here to suit your needs. The key to choosing the right piece of equipment is to follow the steps below:
- Identify your fitness goals
- Measure your office space, particularly your desk height
- Consider how quiet the machine is (especially if you plan to exercise in a shared space)
- Check your budget
Just those four easy steps are all you need to land on the best office exercise equipment for your workspace. You might even find that multiple pieces of equipment are ready to join your office fitness routine. Efficient multitasking is an integral part of success in today’s world, and office fitness is growing in popularity because of it. Don’t get left behind!
